Chipotle Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Crema
Sept 30 2017 /Courtesy of: Cooking Classy
Ingredients
Cilantro-Lime Crema
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1/4 cup light sour cream
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1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
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1 1/2 Tbsp very finely chopped cilantro
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1 clove finely minced garlic
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Shrimp
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1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
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1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder
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1/4 tsp chili powder
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1/4 tsp ground cumin
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1/4 tsp ground paprika
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1/4 tsp ground coriander
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1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
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1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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1 Tbsp olive oil
For serving:
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Cotija cheese, crumbled
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1 avocado, peeled, cored and diced
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1 cups shredded red cabbage
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2 6- inch corn tortillas, warmed*
Instructions
For the Cilantro-Lime Sauce:
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In a bowl whisk together all ingredients while seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill until ready to use.
For the shrimp:
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In a medium bowl whisk together chipotle chili powder, chili powder, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt and pepper. Add shrimp and toss until evenly coated.
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Heat olive oil in non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until opaque and cooked through, tossing once halfway through cooking, about 3 - 4 minutes.
To assemble tacos:
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Layer cabbage, shrimp, avocado and Cotija over tortillas. Drizzle with Cilantro-Lime Sauce.